Once
Released
March 23, 2007
Runtime: 1h 25m
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
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Cast & Crew
Glen Hansard
Guy
Markéta Irglová
Girl
- HW
Hugh Walsh
Timmy Drummer
- GH
Gerard Hendrick
Lead Guitarist
- AF
Alaistair Foley
Bassist
Geoff Minogue
Eamon
- BH
Bill Hodnett
Guy's Dad
- DK
Danuse Ktrestova
Girl's Mother
Darren Healy
Heroin Addict
Mal Whyte
Bill
Marcella Plunkett
Ex Girlfriend
- NC
Niall Cleary
Bob
- WO
Wiltold Owski
Man Watching TV
- KT
Krzysztos Tlotka
Man Watching TV
- TG
Tomek Glowacki
Man Watching TV
- AK
Attila Kouvacs
Man Watching TV
- SM
Sean Miller
Bank Manager
- PM
Pat McGrath
Drunk
John Carney
Director
John Carney
Screenplay
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